Comments on: ABOUT MY FAITH

By: Cornelius

Cornelius — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:12:21 +0000

To Jane,

Their is one faith, one baptism, one hope
and only one name under heaven whereby we
must be saved and that name is Jesus Christ,
see http://www.billwiese.com and http://www.marybaxter.com
and http://www.lwf.org and http://www.bbn.org
You will get supernatural understanding
and a Grace and Mercy that we will
never earn. God bless you all who
shall read this post. Remember
When God showed Mary Baxter Heaven
and Hell he left an imprint upon
her Soul, that to warn America,
and the rest of the World that
he is coming back soon for all
of his blood washed Saint’s. It is
very foolish to think that he never
will come back or to think that
we can somehow get into Heaven
without him. He paid the ultimate
price for our sin and he is the
only reason why any of us will
be in Heaven. We do well to take
heed to his invitation in these
last and final days.
God Bless You all as you move
with urgency and accept Jesus Christ
into your heart and lives. By
all means Tell the world, that
he is coming Soon.

By: sparroweye

sparroweye — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:07:42 +0000

I like Emily Dickinson’s take on belief. It’s meant to be mystical.

“A Grant of the Divine -
That Certain as it Comes –
Withdraws — and leaves the dazzled Soul
In her unfurnished Rooms” Emily Dickinson

Hope is the thing with feathers. During meditation once, i heard a powerful voice that said, “Be Still”. My faith is like a butterfly, i think if i dissect it, it will fly away.

By: Big Daddy

Big Daddy — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:17:04 +0000

I will translate Jane’s comments:

I got saved.
I was persecuted for my faith.
I FELL AWAY.

Big Daddy
Sept 2009

Mark Chapter FOUR:

Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t you understand this parable? How then will you understand any parable? The farmer sows the word….

….Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.

By: jill

jill — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:03:17 +0000

Really love this article—catching up as I just found your blog. This very much mirrors my own journey even though I was baptized as a Christian as a child and took classes each week to be good catholic child and then willingly attended Mass once out on my own I still came upon the same questions as you did and found in my own heart the same truths as you have. Especially about Mary, women and sexuality. Have you read the Magdalen Manuscript? It is out of print but can be found online. It very much resonated with me and I feel it will with you too. And I don’t believe that Christianity today still 2,000 years later is at all what Jesus intended. I think this would make a great documentary or another book for you to write about and share because of your strong sense of self and unique perspective of coming to Christianity later in life. Peace be with you and thanks for sharing something so deeply personal. I have shared it with many and posted on my website.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:11:10 +0000

Thanks Jane!

By: Elaine Pilshaw

Elaine Pilshaw — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:07:07 +0000

Just a religous note. I am not a believer, nor do I feel the need of it. I was born into Judaism, and of course followed the lovely tenents of that until I no longer felt it met the needs of todays times. Many of the traditons are beautiful, and I taught them to my children,( none of whom practice any organized faith either. )
I feel that religion is the cause of so many wars, and ,that it seems to create divisions among peoples.
I believe in love, helping those less able to help them selves, supporting causes that I think are just, and doing what ever I can to be useful to promote peace.
If the time came, and a counting of Jews was taken, I would stand with them all.

By: Janet

Janet — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:31:42 +0000

I’m a Catholic Christian who loves what you wrote. Altho Catholic, I believe pretty much the same; my Catholicism gives me the strong platform to worship my God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, and I am thankful for and nurtured by the blessing of the Holy Eucharist. Catholics who have studied and read and who understand are on the same wave you and I are. Read Joan Chittister and other well-known Catholic sisters’ writings, and you will see. I haven’t read comments by others here, but I’ve never felt stifled by the Church, maybe becuz I didn’t convert to Catholicism until I was in my mid-50s (old enuf to want to explore my faith and the Church), many years post-Vatican 2, live in the rural Midwest, and have been fortunate to have with-it priests and friendly, open parishes.

Thanks so much for your writing on your faith. I just read of your blog in this morning’s paper in an article about your knee surgery. So glad I found it. I’ve been an admirer of yours for years.

By: Linda S Fitzgerald

Linda S Fitzgerald — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:51:50 +0000

Here’s what I’ve learned! “Religion” robs us of our joy. . . Faith leads to a relationship of joy!”

First, I have no problem with imaging God as my PAPA, but I had an awesome earthly dad & know in my soul that God is both – male & female. But personally, He’s my “PAPA”. . . so that said, let me continue!

Faith is the game of coming to know Him. He pops into our lives in strange & mysterious ways – “drawing” us to seek further – however that may be for each of us individually.

Then PAPA enters into an awesome delightful ‘game’ with us – called spiritual ‘hide n’ seek’. He appears & we move toward Him to see/learn more. Then He ‘romps’ off to hide from us in such a way that we are intrigued and want to follow. Just when we think we’ve lost the “scent”. . .He reappears & draws us closer again.

But the real delight is that at some point He appears for longer periods of time so that we can get more intimately involved with Him. His “hiding” from us is simply the way to draw us further into an understanding & wisdom of His ways and of Him.

I think that’s why many refer to it as a “dance”. It’s the delight of children playing “hide n’ seek” with the the “boss” of the universe!

As my relationship with PAPA continues, I become more respectful of myself as a woman – not less. The “real” PAPA loves women/the feminine. If it were not so – He would never have brought us into being at all. For it was not good that man should be alone!

Just my humble opinion and understanding!

Keep growing Jane. . . don’t let religion – or any breed – choke off the ‘eternal game’ for at some point He will step from hiding and open His arms wide to receive and then the “dance” begins!

Much love in your day!

Linda

By: Yolanda Nesom

Yolanda Nesom — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:42:23 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing your position on faith. When I returned to church at age 50 I was so scared I didn’t want anyone to know about it. I admire the fact that you did it knowing at any time tabloids would start commenting on what is certainly a very private matter.

I now find myself a Christian who frequently feels uncomfortable in the company of others who profess Christianity. Your thoughts give me food for thought and you references will prove useful.

Thank you again for your wonderful blog and the doors it opened for me. I will pray for your speedy recovery from surgery and for God’s blessings to fill you life.

By: Rosemary Gibbons

Rosemary Gibbons — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:33:17 +0000

Thank you for sharing and letting us know where your journey has taken you. It’s great that you now have a solid foundation of faith that enables you to do all that you do. I pray that you will continue to be a beacon of light and love to many others. Love and blessings…..